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Irregular verb

give

/ɡɪv/

Base
give
Past simple
gave
Past participle
given

Usage

gave names a single occasion; given needs have/has/had, as in has given.

Meaning

  • to provide someone with something

Example

Nora gave me a useful map.

They gave the winner a small trophy.

The teacher has given us extra time for the essay.